Mela Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Containers of marinated raw meats stored above cooked chicken and ready to eat chopped tomatoes. Store raw meat below cooked ready to eat foods and produce. Corrected on site.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Containers of prepped food in walk-in without date marking held over 24 hours. Date prepped foods held over 24 hours to ensure rotation.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Holder for soda dispenser at bar with soil build-up. Clean to prevent contamination.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution to prevent cross contamination.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting boards at cookline soiled and scoured. Plane or replace to prevent potential contamination.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Soils under cookline around grease trap under 3 compartment sink and dish machine. Exterior of bulk bins in basement soiled. Floor under onion & rice rack with debris. Interior of reach-in coolers with spills and food debris. Old rat droppings behind hot water tank. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  Inspector note: Glue trap with ded roaches under basement hand sink. Discard to prevent accumulation.
  code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 4, 2022: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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